Do it yourself or not?

CaptionInstall an awning window

A window contractor will charge $325 to install a 3-foot by 4-foot awning window, which includes the labor and material. If you have carpentry skills and tools, you can do the job for $190 and pocket a 42 percent saving.

A window contractor will charge $325 to install a 3-foot by 4-foot awning window, which includes the labor and material. If you have carpentry skills and tools, you can do the job for $190 and pocket a 42 percent saving.

A carpenter will charge $240 to install a 12-foot wall of pegboard panels fastened to furring strips in a garage. You can buy the material for $120. Dry fit the panels and then cut them to size. Use shims to keep the panels level, and apply a construction adhesive to fasten them to the furring strips.

A carpenter will charge $240 to install a 12-foot wall of pegboard panels fastened to furring strips in a garage. You can buy the material for $120. Dry fit the panels and then cut them to size. Use shims to keep the panels level, and apply a construction adhesive to fasten them to the furring strips.